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$322,913$172 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $125,500 on Mar 14, 2014

242 PRAIRIE DR

MADISON, AL 35758
1
Baths
1,880 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$323K
$294K low$352K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,500 · Mar 14, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,509 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$35,940 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMadison
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Mixed (Not Specified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Columbia Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Discovery Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Bob Jones High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Madison City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 35758These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,801
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,909 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,656
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,650
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

242 Prairie Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 66% of homes in Madison 35758
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Madison 35758

What homes are worth in Madison 35758

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$161K$950K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Madison 35758.

How it measures up in Madison 35758

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 35758.

Estimated value$322,913
CheaperTypical $386,782Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,767 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 242 Prairie Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 35758Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$322,91334% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17219% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,880 ft²57% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than199446% of homes52% of homes

About 242 Prairie Dr

How much is 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL is $322,913 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $293,827 to $351,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL last sell?

242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL last sold on Mar 14, 2014 for $125,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL?

242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL has 1 bathrooms and 1,880 square feet of living space.

When was 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL built?

242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL?

242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL is assigned to Columbia Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Discovery Middle School (middle), rated A+; Bob Jones High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Madison City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL compare to other homes in Madison 35758?

Among the 15,241 homes in Madison 35758, it is worth more than 34% of them ($322,913 against a typical $386,782), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($172 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,880 ft² against a typical 1,767 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1994 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Prairie Dr, Madison, AL was $2,509. The county assessed it at $35,940.

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